EP 61 - ATHLETE VS INFLUENCER? PLUS NEW GOLD COAST T100 10KM RUN & BONDI MAYHEM
The T100 World Series is launching on the Gold Coast — and there’s a fast, flat 10K for the RUNNERS finishing in Surfers Paradise - ENTER HERE . Bondi run-club takeover (community or chaos?), athlete vs influencer lines, Vaporfly DQs on the track, ON’s “squeaky shoe” lawsuit, trail tips for bigger runners, Perth marathon with no expo, and Liam teases a big running announcement next week. Aussie endurance chat with a smile — runners assemble.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP60 - THE TINDER EPISODE
Strength in the gym, freedom on the run. We kick off with Courtney’s “stretch under weight” recovery hack, deload weeks, and a salty swim at The Spit. Then: Strava crown drama—listener Paddy nicks one of Courtney’s segments—plus the running boom (Sydney Marathon’s mega ballot) and Liam’s spicy pitch for two-day marathons.We celebrate the big-unit brigade with Ty Dowker’s new 100-kg “Over the Century Club” category at the Burleigh Swim Run — happening Australia Day weekend. Sign up here 👉 Burleigh Swim Run 2026.There’s a full Noosa Tri debrief (Matt Hauser flying, a stolen front wheel… yikes) and somehow we end up in the Tinder universe. Plus: Kipchoge’s plan to run a marathon on every continent, and Diplo’s 5K run-and-rave movement sweeping the globe.Hit play, have a laugh, then go chase a crown (or a coffee).Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP 59 - A ROCKSTAR JOINS THE RUN CLUB
Jelly Roll week was something else. Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig. From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation.Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week:🏃♂️ Treadmill World Champs announced (Run X, 2026)💪 Fitness racing joins triathlon’s Olympic umbrella🏎️ Supercars finals & fitness crossovers🥇 Courtney’s Olympic blazer dilemma🚴♀️ Noosa Triathlon preview – the legends, the first-timers & “Fitness Christmas” vibesFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP58 - JELLY ROLL
We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena. We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team. Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHERLocations & Tickets for Jelly Rolls Australian Tour on sale now - https://www.livenation.com.au/jelly-roll-tickets-adp1568490Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club on StravaFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava#running #jellyroll #clydesdale #triathlon #hyrox #AFL #australia #weightloss
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EP57 - MATT HAUSER
New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago. The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible.Follow Matt Hauser on StravaFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
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